ODVSS's commitment to reflective practices bought a review of the service in 2007. With this review, the service was changed structurally and it was identified that the female victim/male perpetrator model was too simplistic and did not adequately address the complexities of domestic violence and the impact on children, families and communities.

Is ógeagraíocht Ghaeilge do dhaoine óga ó 8-19 bliain d’aois é Ógras. Cuirimid réimse leathan seirbhísí agus gníomhaíochtaí óige ar fáil lena n-áirítear Clubanna, Campaí, Turais, Tionscadail, Ceardlanna, Malartuithe Idirnáisiúnta agus go leor eile, trí Ghaeilge. Tá dhá aoisghrúpa i gceist sna clubanna: Óg-Ógras do pháistí idir 8-12 bhliain d'aois agus Ógras do dhéagóirí idir 13-19 bliana d'aois.

The OCO investigates complaints about services provided to children by public organisations. The service is free and independent. The Ombudsman for Children’s Office (OCO) is a human rights institution that promotes the rights and welfare of young people under 18 years of age living in Ireland.

Since 2003, One in Four has been a listening ear. We have been a support, a refuge, a lifeline. We provide professional counselling to adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. For those difficult days in court, we can advocate for you. And we can help your family support you, by supporting them.

Progressing the work of Cherish, established in 1972, One Family provides voice, support and action for one-parent families through membership, professional services and campaigning.

The Open Training College exists to provide accredited training and consultancy services to the human services and non-profit sector. Established by St. Michael’s House in 1992, our philosophy is, and always will be, shaped by the demands of our sector and the needs of our staff, students, client organisations and service users.

Open Colleges has been providing life changing education for over 100 years, and we are now Australia’s leader in online education. So far, we’ve have helped over 800,000 students gain the skills to launch, change or take the next step in their careers.

Co-operation Ireland is an all-island peace-building organisation. We work to build a shared and cohesive society by addressing legacy issues of the conflict and facilitating. Co-operation Ireland is an all-island peace-building organisation.

Co-operativeHousing Ireland (CHI) is an Approved Housing Body providing 4,000 high quality homes to low-income households. As a representative body, CHI champions co-operative principles in delivering homes and supporting communities.Co-operative Housing Ireland has been a leader in providing truly affordable homes across Ireland since 1973.

Orchard Fostering was established in 2008 by social work professionals who had extensive experience working with foster carers and vulnerable children; they adopted a family ethos in running the business knowing all the staff and carers personally.

The OSSCork was founded as a pilot project in 2000, as one of the recommendations of the Southern Regional Committee on Violence Against Women, providing support to all adult victims of Domestic Violence.

Ossory Youth is a voluntary, non-profit youth work organisation working with and for young people within the Diocese of Ossory, covering Kilkenny and parts of Laois and Offaly. We were officially established in 1985 and have operated out of Desart Hall since then.

Outhouse is a community and resource centre for LGBT people, their families, and friends. Our vision is of a vibrant and safe space for LGBT people, groups & organisations that is inclusive of the diversity within our communities.

Oxfam Ireland works with people around the world to end the injustice of poverty. We are an independent and secular not-for-profit organisation. Oxfam Ireland is a member of Oxfam International, a confederation of thirteen independent members. The members work together to achieve greater impact by their collective efforts.

Pact was originally established in 1952 as the Protestant Adoption Society to provide a domestic adoption service to the Protestant community. In 1978 our work was extended to include a non-denominational counselling service for unmarried pregnant women and in 1985 the adoption and counselling services were incorporated under the name ‘Pact’.

Pagan Life Rites (Ireland) is a voluntary non-profit organisation which advocates in the interest of Pagan traditions in Ireland and offers community support to persons of Pagan faith.

The Peace & Neutrality Alliance (PANA) was established in December 1996 in Dublin. PANA seeks to advocate an Independent Irish Foreign Policy, restore Irish Neutrality and to promote a reformed United Nations as the Institution through which Ireland should pursue its security concerns.

Parentline, formerly known as Parents Under Stress, was founded by a group of concerned nurses and health care workers in response to the emerging problem of child abuse.

Parents First is an early intervention model of family support seeking to increase the confidence and independence of families. It is a “strengths” base concept which seeks to empower and build on the relationships within the family and the local community.

Our purpose is to support the ongoing provision of appropriate education for students in the school.

Parents Plus is a charity that trains and mentors those who work in Community, Health, Education and Disability services, to improve outcomes for families, with our evidence-based parenting and mental health programmes.

The Parkinson’s Association of Ireland is a charity, based in Dublin with branches throughout the country. Our aim is to assist people with Parkinson’s, their families and carers, health professionals and other interested people by offering support, a listening ear and information on any aspect of living with Parkinson’s. We currently receive no funding from the Irish state.

The Pat Finucane Centre, based in Derry, advocates human rights and encourages political development and social change in Ireland. The centre promotes a nonviolent ethos and actively works to build alliances with groups and individuals within the radical and progressive wings of Irish politics.

Pathways Ireland is a children’s residential service provider based in Newbridge, Co. Kildare. We offer medium to long-term residential placements, outreach and family support services in four locations in counties Carlow, Kildare, Meath and Offaly.

PAUL Partnership Limerick is the multi-sectoral partnership company which promotes social inclusion in Limerick City. We are an organisation made up of representatives of communities, state agencies, social partners, voluntary groups and elected representatives.